The Ghent home of interior designer Frederic Hooft and graphic designer Eva Goethals is a beautiful minimalist space with carefully preserved architectural details, such as the great beams in the bedroom and the weathered floors. Love. More here.(photography by frederik vercruysse)

This week's links. Enjoy.A Swedish Summer Cabin In SydneyTake a tour of a lovely minimalist Australian summer cabin with a Swedish vibe that will have you longing to get away from it all.Pride and Prejudice at 200Condé Nast Traveler celebrates 200 years since the publication of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice with a look at the stately residences that have been immortalized in film adaptations of Austen's classic satire.Sole SearchingA new book celebrates the history of footwear — follow the link for a sampling of photos from The Shoe Book by Nancy MacDonell. This would be a perfect summer read.The Great Cartoons of Charles BarsottiCartoonist Charles Barsotti passed away this week, leaving behind a collection of close to 1400 cartoons drawn for the New Yorker. Follow the link to revisit some of his best work.Kesh Angels of MarrakeshGreat photo essay featuring the work of photographer Hassan Hajjaj, who documents the culture of Moroccan women bikers in all their brilliant colours. Such amazing style.Air Dry Your Hair For SummerWith the weather getting warmer, put away the blow dryer and follow these quick tips for air dried hair that's gently tousled perfection.The Dress That Says "I Do"Kassia St Clair takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the history of the bride and her dress.Spinach Salad with Chicken, Avocado and Goat CheesePerfect for summer suppers, this pretty salad is quick and easy to make, too.(photo by daniella witte)

The stylish Danish home of Carolina, Patrik and their three children contrasts bright white with various shades of blues, ranging from pale cerulean to deep indigo — all set off with touches of pistachio green. A relaxed mix of vintage pieces, inherited antiques and modern furniture make this a very personal space, too. Love. More here on Femina.(photography by iben kaufmann)

Tuesday, June 24, 2014

An afternoon wandering around an art gallery — or, wandering around your hotel and a gallery, such as the intriguing Piazza di Spagna 9, a small art gallery in Rome that's also a boutique hotel.(via marie claire italia)

Monday, June 23, 2014

I'm a little under the weather with a migraine today — while I take a break from blogging, you might want to revisit some of my older posts below. Thanks for your patience and back very soon!(photo by bodie and fou via the style files)

Friday, June 20, 2014

Happy weekend! Hope it's a lovely one. The weather is looking good enough for a picnic here, so I think we might just do that — a nice lunch, a book or two and a shady tree at the nearby park sound about right. How about you?(photo by love warriors of sweden)

A crumbling mill in a small Italian village is now the beautiful retreat of powerhouse architect and design couple Roberto and Ludovica Palomba Serafini. Working an almost magical transformation, they took away the small dark interior rooms, cleaned the fire blackened ceilings and opened it up to natural light. Now they entertain family and friends, enjoying the monastic peace their country home inspires. More here on Elle Decor Italia.(photography by max zambelli)